MASS Martial Arts Academy - Efficient Warrior

1 WING CHUN KUNG-FU. mass Martial arts Academy Practical Self-Protection and Life-Skills Center \. Yorktown, Virginia (757) 846-1188. Chief Instructor/Founder: (SI-FU) Tony Massengill WHY WING CHUN? REASON #1: BRUCE LEE'S Teacher WAS. WING CHUN GRANDMASTER Ip Man! (Ip Man, with Bruce Lee: Hong Kong, 1955 / Check out the Ip Man Movie Available at Video Departments EVERYWHERE!). Wing Chun Kung Fu is arguably the most effective and complete form of self- defense in the world. It has a very simple, yet complex array of techniques, training methods, fighting strategies, and guiding principles.

2 It is on one hand, fluid and graceful, and on the other, direct and explosive. And, for its full application, the practitioner must learn to possess the Mind, Body & Spirit of a Warrior in and out of the Martial Art school. Bruce Lee knew this, because he studied intensively with Wing Chun Kung Fu Grandmaster Ip Man. 6. (Grandmaster Ip Man with his sons, Ip Chun and Ip Ching). Grandmaster Ip Man lived on to become a true living legend in the Martial arts world and taught his method to his two sons, Ip Chun and Ip Ching. Who in turn taught their Senior Disciple, Master Samuel Kwok.

3 mass Martial arts founder and chief Instructor, Master Tony Massengill, now teaches this dynamic system as passed directly to him through Ip Man's sons and Samuel Kwok. Sifu Massengill's home base is the Ip Man Wing Chun Union headquarters : mass Martial arts in Yorktown, Va. (Si-Fu Massengill: Some of his Numerous Books and Articles!). Si-Fu Tony Massengill is currently one of the world's leading authorities on Wing Chun and is recognized as one of its best instructors, having trained, taught and demonstrated the art in China, Hong Kong as well as here in the United States.

4 Si-Fu Massengill is also a writer, with three books currently on the market as well as numerous articles written for the major Martial arts magazines. He is also a public speaker and has applied the principles and benefits of Wing Chun far beyond its success in the Academy and on the street. mass Martial arts is dedicated to the Process of Mastery of Wing Chun, and as a result, mastery of Ourselves . This is a culture of Focus, Discipline, and Respect, and provides a customized, dynamic and unique training environment* to enhance your Learning Experience! Welcome to the Experience of Mastery!

5 Welcome to Wing Chun! Life is full of pitfalls, trials, tribulations & adversities. Day to day, one never knows what we are going to be hit with. Wing Chun/Chinese Boxing creates a Mind, Body, Spirit readiness , whether in the school, in a dangerous street encounter , a professional (sports) playing field, in the boardroom, driving down 64, or interacting with your child. In addition, the Principles and Techniques that you will learn will improve your focus, discipline, physical fitness, coordination, reflexes, balance, confidence. stress management, and more.

6 In the end, you will learn to find your center and your calm in the heat of pressure. (Just ask actor Robert Downey Jr. who has used his training in Wing Chun to literally turn his life ). I can't even describe how much Wing Chun has impacted my ability to stay well and focused. It has changed my life.. (Actor Robert Downey, Jr ). (Robert Downey Jr. Men's Journal Cover). One of Wing Chun's Founding Masters was a woman, a Shaolin nun. She influenced the art tremendously by incorporating the principle of not fighting force with force. You will learn how to overcome adversity with greater ease through the use of this principle, again, both in and out of the Academy .

7 Furthermore, the meditation practices the monks used to prepare themselves for Martial arts are also utilized in our program. These simple practices help simultaneously focus and calm you, better establishing a Mindset for Mastery, whatever the task. Wing Chun is ideal for men and women alike. And, in addition to our Adult Programs, we also have dynamic Children's & Family Programs (ages 4 & up). It is our mission to teach each and every student that a Black Sash is more than a distant objective it is an attitude; one that begins now, and is taken into every action, every relationship, and every goal.

8 That is the Warrior Spirit to engage each moment with confidence and grace. As Bruce, himself, stated so eloquently in the quintessential Martial arts movie, Enter the Dragon, (Wing Chun) is the art of Fighting Without Fighting . THE FIRST STEP: Don't take our word for it come experience it yourself! Join us for a complimentary trial class as a guest of the Academy ! Sample a FREE Basic Training class: (Si-fu Massengill works with a Basic Training student). See the Academy , tour our training facility, then participate in a dynamic, challenging, mental and physical experience.

9 You will sample the building blocks of the Wing Chun system: its footwork, block and strike combos, unique and effective kicking methods, principles, strategies and conditioning all at your pace and ability. And, you will encounter the dynamic energy of the Academy , our Instructors, and our Students. All around you may be others that appear far more advanced than you. However, most of them were in your shoes JUST days or weeks ago, not The Instructor will guide you through your class, which will take about an hour. Then, afterwards, the instructor will sit down with you, talk about your experience, explain the programs in full detail, and how to get started.

10 And remember: if you are a beginner, it is a process, true change does not happen overnight (although it starts with your attitude, and that you can change overnight) be patient with yourself. If you have skills and experience, then you will truly appreciate Wing Chun's effectiveness, practicality, fluidity, and speed. What you'll need: We recommend you wear black sweats and a black T-shirt (as close to it as you have), and bring a sweat towel, bottle of water, athletic shoes, and a form of payment, just in case. When? Basic Training classes are held on: Monday: 7:30 pm Call for Children and Youth Class Schedule!